Word Origin & History

full O.E. full "completely, full," from P.Gmc. *fullaz (cf. O.Fris. ful, O.N. fullr, O.H.G. fol, Ger. voll, Goth. fulls), from PIE *ple- (see plenary). Adverbial sense was common in M.E. (full well, full many, etc.). Related: Fuller; fullest. Full moon was O.E. fulles monan; first record of full-blood in relation to racial purity is from 1812. Full house is 1710 in the theatrical sense, 1887 in the poker sense.

Example Sentences for full

And the wild ducklings are out on the pool, and the woods are full of song.

Blow it,” he said, taking off the chain, “my mouth is too full of slime.

I don't believe I ever drew a full breath until I came to these altitudes.

Her full lips were parted before him, but he did not kiss them.

You will need practice to reap the full benefit of my instructions.

Whenever he was fresh and full of spirits, he had enough to overflow upon her and every one.

Let us, then, look to the great cause, and endeavor to preserve it in full force.

I have been most anxious to give your feelings their full bent.

In no such spirit has it developed its full and independent sovereignty.